Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB), one of Bahrain’s fast growing Islamic retail banks recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which entitles KHCB’s Credit Card holders to receive exclusive discounts on their online Gulf Air ticket purchases.

The MOU signing took place on 28th January 2014 at the Gulf Air headquarters in Manama between Deputy General Manager-Commercial Banking of KHCB, Mr. Fuad Taqi and Acting Chief Commercial Officer of Gulf Air Mr. Ahmed Janahi in the presence of other officials from KHCB including Head of Consumer Finance of KHCB Mr. A.Rahman Al-Sowaidi, Head of VIP Banking, Marketing and Product Development of KHCB Mr. Abdul Nasser Al-Rayes; and officials from Gulf Air including Marketing Specialist of Gulf Air, Mr. Ali Al Jufairi, Marketing Manager of Gulf Air Mr. Talal Al Mahmood and Acting Senior Manager Marketing Mr. Ali Hajeeh.
In line with the MOU, all KHCB Credit Card holders including Platinum, Golden and Classic Credit Card Holders will receive 15% and 10% discounts on all Gulf Air Business Class and Economy Class tickets respectively, purchased through the Gulf Air website.

KHCB has launched this special offer to their customers as a gesture of gratitude towards its valuable customers for their continued trust and commitment to the Bank.

Commenting on this special collaboration with Gulf Air, Deputy General Manager-Commercial Banking of KHCB, Mr. Fuad Taqi said, “It brings me great pleasure to announce that we have signed an exclusive MOU with Gulf Air to give our customers special discounts on their online Gulf Air ticket purchases. This offer also complements with our Gulf Air Frequent Flyer offering where KHCB Credit Card holders receive Gulf Air Miles corresponding to the Credit Card Transaction Amounts at any location in Bahrain or abroad.”

“At KHCB, our aim has always been to provide value added products and services to our customers and we have always strived to deliver on this promise through our exceptional offerings. We hope that our customers will make use of this amazing opportunity to the fullest and we look forward to offer more of such services to our customers in the future,” added Mr. Fuad.

“Gulf Air is proud to be partnering with Khaleeji Commercial Bank on this venture to provide KHCB Customers with exclusive discounts on their online Gulf Air ticket purchases. This partnership is yet another significant step forward for both Gulf Air and KHCB; and through the signing of this MOU, we are confident that our relationship will only become a stronger and more prosperous one as we progress into the future,” said Mr. Ahmed Janahi, Acting Chief Commercial Officer of Gulf Air.

Headquartered in the kingdom of Bahrain, Khaleeji Commercial Bank BSC is a fast growing Islamic retail bank that endeavors to achieve its vision to be a leading domestic and regional Islamic Bank, providing a comprehensive range of high quality Shari’ah compliant banking and investment products, services and investment opportunities to their customers and corporate clients.